Shopping in Hammonds Plains is limited but getting better all the time. There are no large shopping malls, but there are several strip malls that provide much of what is needed on a daily basis. Groceries, medical and most household supplies can be found in the community and larger shopping centers are not far away.

The largest shopping location in the area is located at the Tantallon end of Hammonds Plains. It is called the Hubley Center Shopping Center. This center has many stores and services including Sobeys grocery store, a library, a hardware store, restaurants and fast food, Dollarama, medical offices, Goodlife Fitness Center and more. This mall is located very close to Westwood Hills and Haliburton Hills Subdivision and a short drive from White Hills, Glen Arbour and Highland Park.

Also located in Tantallon are several smaller strip malls that house stores such as a Canadian Tire, Marks Work Warehouse, Atlantic Superstore, Shopper's Drug Mark, Lawton's, a drop in medical clinic and more.

There are several smaller strip malls in Hammonds Plains that have professional offices, drug stores, conveniences stores and more.

Many of the residents of Hammonds Plains shop in Bayer's Lake Business Park in Halifax where the big " box " stores such as Costco Wholesale, Target, Staples, Future Shop, Winners, Old Navy, Home Sense, Home Depot and many others are located. Only a 15 -20 minute drive away, this is a popular shopping location. Residents also shop in Bedford where there are a few shopping malls.